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Saia fuel surcharge fees

Saia publishes 2 distinct fuel surcharge charges in its SAIA 170-D — each listed below with its tariff item, conditions, and effective date.

Fuel Surcharge
Sliding scale based on DOE US National Average On-highway Diesel Price (LTL 16.52%-94.12%+, TL 33.04%-188.24%+); $1.25 minimum per shipment

Applied to net line haul charges; percentage varies weekly with DOE diesel price

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 1005 · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

“The net line haul charge will be subject to a fuel surcharge as provided below ... Subject to a minimum charge of $1.25 per shipment.” (p. 133)

Ocean Fuel Surcharge
28.8% of charges

Applied to net line haul charges on shipments exit Jacksonville FL export to Puerto Rico

Source: SAIA-170-D Item 1005A · effective Oct 21, 2024 · verified July 2026

“OCEAN FUEL SURCHARGE - 28.8%” (p. 137)

More Saia fees

Excessive / declared value
$1.00 per $100 of invoice value, $79.00 minimum charge per shipment
Reconsignment / diversion
$5.18 per 100 lbs, $46.50 minimum, $481.00 maximum
Detention (without power)
$236.50 per day (within terminal area); $4.57/mile, $623.00 min (outside terminal); $101.50 for LTL no-freight
Guaranteed / expedited delivery
35% upcharge of net line haul charges, $179.50 minimum
Peak / demand surcharge
$135 per shipment
Cubic capacity / density minimum
calculated weight (cubic feet x 6 lbs) at class 100 rate less 85% discount

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